Melvin, Illinois
Melvin: Village in Illinois, USA
About
Melvin is a village located in the county of Ford in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 452 and a population density of 1,370 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 410 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Melvin
| Population : | 410 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Ford County |
| Area : | 0.33 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,657 feet / 810 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:00:06 (22nd December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 60952 |
| Density : | 1,242 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.24% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Melvin is located at 40°34'3"N 88°14'52"W (40.5675300, -88.2478300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Melvin decreased by 10.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 452 | - | census |
| 2011 | 445 | -1.57% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 445 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 437 | -1.83% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 432 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 431 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 424 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 422 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 419 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 410 | -2.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 410 | 0% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 79,307 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 80,086 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 82,496 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 80,048 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.3% |
| White only, percent : | 49.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 9.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 19.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 1.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 33.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 34.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,735 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 21.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.3% |
Melvin zip code is 60952.
County name: Ford, County
fips: 17053
Melvin, Melvin Station
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $568,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,363 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $478 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,839 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 25,756 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.11 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 169,078 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 329,182 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,104,404 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,663 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $93,432 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $35,330 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 6,018 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,906 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,318 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,279 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,444 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 281 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,308 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 8,502.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.41 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 39.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $220,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,242 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $556 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $875 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,583 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.72 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 78.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 69.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 70.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 22.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 13,297 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 78,150 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 131,266 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,805 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,468 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,652 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 19.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 666 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 376 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 158 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 129 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 459 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 81 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 466 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,273.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.04 |
Schools in Melvin
College & universities near Melvin, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147916 | Parkland College | Champaign (IL) | 61821-1899 |
| 143181 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Urbana | Urbana (IL) | 61801 |
| 145637 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign (IL) | 61820-5711 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Melvin, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
| PON | Pontiac station | 721 West Washington St. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| DWT | Dwight station | 119 West Main St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Melvin
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Melvin Post Office | Melvin (IL) | 60952 |
| Rober Post Office | Roberts (IL) | 60962 |
| Ell Post Office | Elliott (IL) | 60933 |
| Sibley Post Office | Sibley (IL) | 61773 |
| Gibson City Post Office | Gibson City (IL) | 60936 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Melvin , Iowa city in Iowa, USA with a population of 197 people.
- Melvin , Michigan human settlement in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 166 people.
- Melvin , Texas town of the United States with a population of 164 people.
Other cities in Ford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ford County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Paxton | 4,117 | City in Ford County, Illinois |
| Gibson City | 3,233 | City in Ford County, Illinois, United States |
| Piper City | 746 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Roberts | 328 | Settlement in Illinois, USA |
| Elliott | 269 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Sibley | 251 | Village in Illinois |
| Kempton | 206 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
